Ingredients for Basic Chinese Sauce For Stir Fry
- Dark Soy Sauce (not specified in recipe)
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- Rice Wine (not specified in recipe, rice vinegar is used)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornflour
- 2 tablespoons water
- Stock (not specified in recipe)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon medium-dry sherry
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How to Make Basic Chinese Sauce For Stir Fry
- Whisk together 1 tablespoon of cornflour (cornstarch) and 2 tablespoons of cold water until completely smooth. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the cornflour slurry with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional but recommended), 1 tablespoon medium-dry sherry, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Whisk until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Add the sauce to your stir-fried meat and/or vegetables. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency (about 1-2 minutes).
- Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with chopped green onions (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
62 g
Sugar
10g
Fat
0g
Carbs
2g